The Standard • 30th April 2024

Peer Leadership expands to Grade 10 for 2024-25 school year

The Peer Leadership program will expand from pairing Grade 12 students with Grade 9 advisories to assigning peer leaders for both Grades 9 and 10 for the 2024-25 school year, according to Grade 9 Dean and Peer Leadership Coordinator Duncan Pringle. The decision was made by Pringle and other members of the administration after they noticed a need for additional support within the Grade 10 class.

In regards to the course, Pringle said the two cohorts will be separated into different class periods

The Standard • 9th February 2024

Aequitas scheduled to take place as one-day event

Director of Student Life Royce Wallace announced in an email Nov. 20 that Aequitas would take place Feb. 22 this year. Aequitas, an event hosted by the Social Justice Council that involves student-led workshops and guest speakers, has taken place over a week in previous years.

Kaila Brooks (’24), one of the two Aequitas planners, said they changed the structure of the event due to conflicts with school breaks and because of the success of Human Rights Seminar with workshops that fit into a Wedn

The Standard • 5th November 2023

London community reacts to Israel, Palestine conflict

In response to the ongoing war in Israel and Palestine which escalated Oct. 7, communities around London have gathered to both support and protest.

Vigils were held to commemorate the lives of Israelis who died due to Hamas attacks Oct. 9 and Oct. 15, according to the Independent. Similarly, a vigil was held to honor the lives of Palestinians who died during Israeli attacks in Gaza Oct. 24, according to the BBC. Demonstrations in support of Palestine have taken place every Saturday in differen

The Standard • 12th June 2023

Class of 2023 commencement takes place at Central Hall Westminster

I’m nervous for what the future holds but I’m also really excited for the next chapter of my life.

I was definitely terrified to give my speech, like right before and during, but afterwards, I felt proud of myself for doing it and glad that I did it.

I’m so happy to move on to a new chapter, but I’m obviously going to miss the ASL community.

I love the students, and I’ve loved being with them for the last few years.

Throwing our hats in the air was kind of when I realized this is actually ha

The Standard • 13th March 2023

School hosts WorkX Speaker Series

Christoph Lindner speaksto High School students about his career in architecture. The WorkX Speaker Series, organized to reveal various career paths to students, took place every Friday during lunch Jan. 20-March 3.

Organized by the WorkX Committee and the Office of Student Advising, the WorkX Speaker Series was held each Friday during lunch Jan. 20-March 3. Throughout the series, parents and teachers from the community spoke about their career paths to expose students to different fields of in

The Standard • 17th February 2023

School announces Rebekah Westphal to fill Dean of Admissions vacancy

Rebekah Westphal, the current Assistant Dean of Yale College, will replace Dean of Admissions Jodi Warren, effective July. Her experience includes institutions across the U.K., U.S. and Canada.

Rebekah Westphal will replace Jodi Warren as Dean of Admissions following the announcement of her retirement, effective July, according to an email sent to the community by Head of School Coreen Hester Feb. 10.

Currently, Westphal is the Assistant Dean of Yale College. She has also worked at institution

The Standard • 14th February 2023

Athlete Mikaela Shiffrin breaks skiing records

Mikaela Shiffrin receives her 82nd alpine skiing world cup victory Jan. 8. This win broke the record for most world cup titles ever acquired by a female skier in history.

Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin, representing the U.S., claimed her 82nd World Cup win during the Giant Slalom of Kranjska Gora Jan. 8, according to the International Ski Federation. This win not only tied Linsey Vonn’s victory record, but also made Shiffrin break a record of World Cup titles.

Talitha Stern (’24) said she was v

The Standard • 19th January 2023

Students express themselves through diverse mediums of visual arts

Students create several pieces of art through their endeavors, all portraying different themes and emotions. Some students found their passion for art at school, adding to their Advanced Placement portfolio, while others created art for personal enjoyment.

Students express themselves through diverse mediums of visual arts Through the variety of art courses the school offers, students can expand their artistic skills and share what they have learned. Through the inspiration they find in and out

The Standard • 4th November 2022

Rising crime instills unease in community

Four students were mugged near campus Oct. 27, Oct. 28 and Oct. 29. In response, Head of School Coreen Hester and Director of Operations Jim Heynderickx outlined precautions students should take when walking outside to ensure safety.

Four muggings recently occurred near campus involving students in the Middle School and High School, according to an email sent to the community by Head of School Coreen Hester and Director of Operations Jim Heynderickx Oct. 28 and 31, respectively. The muggings to

The Standard • 2nd November 2022

US healthcare system perpetuates discrimination

Despite being one of the wealthiest countries in the world, the U.S. continuously puts the cost of healthcare over the value of their citizens. As a result, millions of Americans feel inadequately cared for when it comes to their medical needs.

The existing healthcare system in the U.S. has a cruel tendency to deny high-quality care to those who most need it. This tendency contributes to preventable inequities, particularly for already disadvantaged communities. As the midterm elections quickly

The Standard • 23rd March 2022

Women’s History Month: Community reflects on influential women

Every March, Women’s History Month is celebrated worldwide to commemorate the achievements of women throughout history in the push for gender equality. To honor Women’s History Month, community members reflect on women who have left an impact on them and others throughout the world.

The Standard • 7th March 2022

Supreme Court consideration of Harvard lawsuit prompts community reflection on viability of affirmative action

Students and faculty reflect on the implications of using affirmative action in the university admissions process. An ongoing supreme court case has reintroduced the contentious subject.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College lawsuit January 2022, per the Boston Globe.

According to Ballotpedia, the lawsuit, regarding the legality of institutions such as Harvard University using affirmative action in the admission

The Standard • 8th February 2022

Intent determines effective community action

There is an ongoing debate whether community service should be a High School graduation requirement. A discussion from early in December 2021 altered the way Staff Writer Ella Friel thought about community service as a requirement in the curriculum.

Enforcing community service can certainly be beneficial when helping students learn how they can help others and give back to their communities. However, some students may not be as driven to take part as others, which is why community service shoul

The Standard • 26th January 2022

Community members reveal obstacles presented by food allergies

Members of the High School community reflect on the impacts of having food allergies and how it dictates the choices they make. According to a survey sent out to High School students and faculty Jan. 19, 2.6% of community members have severe food allergies.

For Social Studies Teacher Lina Densley, celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that triggers an immune system response to ingesting gluten, is a “constant stress” in her life.

Densely was not diagnosed until four years ago after suffering